used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
barbershopnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərʃɑːp/
a shop where men can get their hair cut
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
BlackburnnounUS /ˈblækbərn/
black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
the act of burning something
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The street was quite deserted.
EITH
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From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
GarnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
GORDON
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From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
he's
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From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
Keith
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From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
the act of departing
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
post-office
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From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The street was quite deserted.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street was quite deserted.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
TingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading EITH GORDON and Tingle motioned to Garner, and the three stepped out on the sidewalk leaving Blackburn and the candidate together.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The street was quite deserted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only a few of the ramshackle street lights were burning, though the night was cloudy, the location of the stores, barbershop, hotel, and post-office being indicated by the oblong patches of light on the ground in front of them.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “The truth is, he's terribly worked up over it.
You'll
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From this reading “You'll never be able to move him,” Keith Gordon said, stroking his blond mustache nervously.
